Albert Chase McArthur Entrance Railing for the Arizona Biltmore 1928

This monumental wood sculpture by Leroy Setziol (1915–2005) is a rare and significant early commission, created in 1963 for the National Bank of Portland, Oregon. Measuring an impressive 191" x 31" x 7", the piece marks a pivotal moment in Setziol’s career as he transitioned into large-scale architectural work—integrating fine art with the built environment in a way that would define his legacy. Carved in his signature style of deeply incised geometric forms and rhythmic abstraction, the panel reflects Setziol’s exploration of nature, spirituality, and cultural symbolism. Commissioned during a period of progressive architectural development in the Pacific Northwest, the work exemplifies the region’s modernist ethos—where art and architecture were conceived in harmony. Setziol would go on to complete numerous public commissions, collaborating with leading architects such as Pietro Belluschi and becoming one of the most influential wood sculptors of the 20th century. Early, large-scale works like this are exceptionally rare on the market and offer a unique opportunity to own a foundational piece of Pacific Northwest modernism. This sculpture is not only a stunning example of Setziol’s craft—it is a historical artifact from a turning point in American architectural and design history. The following is taken from the Portland Art Museum's profile of Leroy Setziol for their exhibit in 2015-16 celebrating the 100th year anniversary of his birth "Leroy Setziol" Sept 5, 2015 – Oct 30, 2016 "A composer in wood, Leroy Setziol created lyrical sculpture that honors the beauty of a material strongly identified with the Northwest. The black walnut, teak, fir, and other woods he employed enhanced his complex gridded compositions, bringing them to life. A self-taught, intuitive worker, Setziol visualized his complex carvings using the grid as an armature to frame imaginative shapes. Throughout his career, his sculpture ranged from intimate works to large-scale public commissions. The largest work on display is an elegant, teak, two-panel wall relief from 1991. Twenty-three works are on view, including free-standing sculpture, totems, and a variety of wall reliefs. Setziol’s sculpture gained greater recognition with Portland’s architectural community in 1964 when he was invited by Northwest Regionalist architect John Storrs to carve a series of large-scale relief panels for Salishan Lodge in Gleneden Beach...

Complex overlays of brass, iron and copper make this Butterfly garden an interesting execution of metal surfaces. Presented in a heavy wooden frame with a secondary pierced iron arab...

Classic wrought iron table lamp designed by Warren McArthur's older brother Albert Chase McArthur, architect of the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix, Arizo...

A keyhole backed outdoor lounge from W. R. Dallas's line of Texas Roped Iron Furniture. Founded and patented in 1929 in San Antonio Texas this is a very popular Texan furniture. Thi...

Fence element with gold patinated decors in the form of doves, shells, and a central female figure. For comparable pieces see Lit.: Francois Baudot: Gilbert Poillerat maitre ferronni...

Architectural Art Deco / Nouveau Wood Element / fire screen ?Done in the manner of Charles Rennie Mackintosh,, Possibly built as a stage , theatre prop.. Well made,, wonderful desig...

This pair of classic 1930s bronze Art Deco entrance railings bronze are designed in the manner of Frank Lloyd Wright, and have polished hand rails and cluster supports. The pieces are thought to be from a bank...

Large Wrought-Iron Art Deco Console, attributed to R.Subes, circa 1930 Impressive and elegant French Mid-Century 1930 modernist / late Art Deco wrought-iron console Attributed to R...